GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

gty.leeschools.net/

839 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gateway Elementary School, located on Griffin Drive in Fort Myers, Florida, is a public school serving the Lee County School District. As a key educational institution in the growing Gateway community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating technology and character development to prepare children for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Gateway Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school features various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture students' interests in the arts, sciences, and physical education. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, Gateway Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the community.

839

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	379
Black	154
Asian	19
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
379 (45.2%)
White
244 (29.1%)
Black
154 (18.4%)
Two or More
40 (4.8%)
Asian
19 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)768-3737
Website:	http://gty.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 155

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	134
Grade 2	132
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	135
Grade 5	155

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	380	45.3%
Male	459	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)